The Best Hotels Closest to Knysna Waterfront in Knysna for 2026

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A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake and hills.

1. The Knysna Belle

3.1 km from Knysna Waterfront

Sean

￥15,727

￥18,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A buffet table with various food items and a watermelon slicer.

2. Guinea Fowl Lodge

0.9 km from Knysna Waterfront

Desiree

￥11,396

￥11,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

0.8 km from Knysna Waterfront

Esther

￥5,309

￥9,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows and a green roof.

A wooden building with a green roof, large windows, and a balcony with wooden railings.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a bar area, and a large mural.

4. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central, 0.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Harsha

￥12,716

￥14,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

2.8 km from Knysna Waterfront

Chanel

￥24,625

￥28,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

6. aha The Rex Hotel

1.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."

Yvonne

￥19,038

￥21,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

7. Oyster Creek Lodge

2.6 km from Knysna Waterfront

Tadashi

￥11,694

￥11,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Anonymous traveler

￥17,209

￥19,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

9. Knysna Log-inn

Knysna Central, 0.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

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￥16,061

￥18,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a stone building in the background.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the landscape.

A house with a pool, surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.

A kitchen with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.

10. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

2.7 km from Knysna Waterfront

￥15,537

￥34,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings on a hillside.

A row of bicycles parked on a paved surface with a grassy area and trees in the background.

A marina with several boats docked, a building labeled 'Project', and calm water reflecting the sunset.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a bed, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. One on Bollard

2.7 km from Knysna Waterfront

John

￥20,899

￥24,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A rocky coastal landscape with large boulders and cliffs.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a view of the sea and hills in the background.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A living room with a zebra rug, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a painting of giraffes.

12. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Paradise, 1.3 km from Knysna Waterfront

Shuna

￥13,545

￥13,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.

13. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise, 1.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

William

￥37,453

￥43,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden-framed glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows, and a view of a body of water.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a sofa, a round table, and a view of the sea.

A modern building with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola.

14. Kanonkop Guest House

2.2 km from Knysna Waterfront

Martin

￥56,195

￥65,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a white cabinet and a small table, a large window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.

A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.

15. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise, 1.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

Andrew

￥39,400

￥45,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A large, multi-story hotel with a waterfront view, a dock with a boat, and a well-maintained lawn.

A large house with a swimming pool, a garden, and a pergola.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reflective black floor, seating areas with sofas and chairs, artwork on the walls, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

16. St James of Knysna

2.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Lillian

￥30,171

￥34,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A bedroom with a large bed, an orange throw, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a clubhouse in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for service, a kitchen area visible in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

17. Orange Inn Knysna

2.4 km from Knysna Waterfront

kevin

￥8,402

￥9,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall and a wooden bench in the room.

A gated entrance with a sign for Hideaway Guest House in Kynuna.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, two armchairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a swimming pool and hills.

18. Hide Away Guest House

Paradise, 1.3 km from Knysna Waterfront

Alexander

￥21,604

￥24,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea and hills.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a body of water and hills.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a body of water and a bridge, and green ambient lighting.

A kitchen with a brick wall, shelves with glassware, a coffee machine, and a clock.

19. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Paradise, 1.5 km from Knysna Waterfront

Richard

￥8,360

￥9,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.

A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

20. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island, 0.9 km from Knysna Waterfront

Gregory

￥26,217

￥30,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Waterfront

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Knysna Belle	10.0 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Guinea Fowl Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Aestas Bed & Breakfast	9.0 Wonderful 94 reviews	View
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel	8.8 Excellent 38 reviews	View
Knysna Hollow Country Estate	9.0 Wonderful 109 reviews	View

Top Knysna Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast"

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful boutique hotel… Amazing staff. Would definitely stay here again."

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

8/10 Good

"Very close to local shops, short drive to the waterfront"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly/helpful staff. Our room was very nice with a pretty view to a water lagoon surrounded by hills. Location is very convenient and close to town."

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible views. Easy to find & wonderful stay"

Guinea Fowl Lodge

8/10 Good

"My family of four stayed in the family room. We were a little disappointed, not to have a view of the town, but it is the only room that sleeps for. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast were excellent in the morning, a great way to start the day. This is a great place to spend a couple of nights."

St James of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!"

Other attractions near Knysna Waterfront

A marina with boats docked, a building with 'Springtime Sailing Charters' signage, and a hill in the background.

Knysna Quays

8.8/10 (124 reviews)

Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.

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A coastal area with a house surrounded by lush greenery and a beach.

Knysna Lagoon

9.4/10 (57 reviews)

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

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Featherbed Boat Cruises

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Knysna with a trip to Featherbed Boat Cruises. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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The Motorcycle Room

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Motorcycle Room in Knysna.

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Pledge Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Pledge Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Knysna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Thesen Island

9.4/10 (105 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thesen Island during your travels in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Friday Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Friday Market during your visit to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Featherbed Nature Reserve

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Featherbed Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Knysna Waterfront?

Knysna Waterfront is located in an area of Knysna that travelers like for its golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 73 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Knysna Waterfront?

Adjacent to Knysna Waterfront, Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Knysna Log-Inn Hotel and Guinea Fowl Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Knysna Waterfront?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knysna Waterfront.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knysna Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Knysna Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knysna Waterfront?

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What can I see and do near Knysna Waterfront?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Featherbed Nature Reserve and Pledge Nature Reserve. Dip your toes in the water at Brenton Beach, Buffalo Bay Beach, and Bollard Bay. Knysna Lagoon, Leisure Isle, and Eastern Head View Point are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Knysna Waterfront hotels

1. The Knysna Belle

2. Guinea Fowl Lodge

3. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

4. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

5. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

6. aha The Rex Hotel

7. Oyster Creek Lodge

8. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

9. Knysna Log-inn

10. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

11. One on Bollard

12. South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

13. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

14. Kanonkop Guest House

15. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

16. St James of Knysna

17. Orange Inn Knysna

18. Hide Away Guest House

19. Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

20. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Waterfront

Top Knysna Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Guinea Fowl Lodge

St James of Knysna

Other attractions near Knysna Waterfront

Knysna Quays

Knysna Lagoon

Featherbed Boat Cruises

The Motorcycle Room

Pledge Nature Reserve

Thesen Island

Friday Market

Featherbed Nature Reserve

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